Welcome to the United Church of Christ—a community of faith that seeks to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed. The UCC was founded in 1957 as the union of several different Christian traditions: from the beginning of our history, we were a church that affirmed the ideal that Christians did not always have to agree to live together in communion. Our motto—"that they may all be one"—is Jesus' prayer for the unity of the church. The UCC is one of the most diverse Christian denominations in the United States. We hope you'll join us.

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While preserving relevant portions of heritage and history dating back to the 16th century, the UCC and its forebears have proven themselves capable of moving forward, tying faith to social justice and shaping cutting edge theology and service in an ever-changing world. Affirming that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, the UCC claims as its own the faith of the historic church expressed in the ancient creeds and reclaimed in the basic insights of the Protestant reformers. Yet the UCC also affirms the responsibility of the church in each generation and community to make faith its own in reality of worship, in honesty of thought and expression, and in purity of heart before God. It looks to the Word of God in the Scriptures, and to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to prosper its creative and redemptive work in the world. One of the UCC's distinguishing characteristics is its penchant to believe that ... God is still speaking, ... even when it puts us out there alone. History has shown that, most often, we're only alone for a while. Join us!

Besides, we receive so many gifts from our ecumenical partners, being "early" seems to be one of ours.Intelligent dialogue and a strong independent streak sometimes cause the United Church of Christ (UCC) and its 1.2 million members to be called a “heady and exasperating mix.” The UCC tends to be a mostly progressive denomination that unabashedly engages heart and mind. And yet, the UCC somehow manages to balance congregational autonomy with a strong commitment to unity among its nearly 5,600 congregations—despite wide differences among many local congregations on a variety of issues.

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Dates to Remember

December 2 -

Christmas Cantata, 7 pm

December 9 -

Christmas Cantata, 7 pm

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About St. John's UCC

Come to the About Us section to meet Reverend Linda, and find out what we're all about! Also, see our updated Mission - details here.

Senior Choir Rehearsals

The Senior Choir rehearsals are from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings.

New singers are always welcome!

Looking for Willing Wheelers!

Are you willing to bring someone from Phoebe Richland to our worship services some Sundays? If you

are willing to join in this important ministry, speak to Dorothy Ewer. She will train you and get you

setup to make someone's week better.

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Music Sunday St. John's UCC received all New Hymnals in Memory of John A. Moyer, who blessed our choir and cantata choir with his musical talents for many years. The Celebration Hymnals were dedicated in his memory and placed in the pews. Thanks to the Moyer family and all who contributed in his memory to provide these hymnals for our church.